Take A Break From Your Basic Mani With These Magical Nails

by Kéla Walker

Have you noticed the new chrome nail trend that’s all the craze lately? I tried the trend for the first time a few weeks and I’m utterly obsessed. No exaggeration it’s like a magical manicure that I can’t get enough of.Typically I stick with your standard manicure – whites and brights in the summer and darks and nudes in the winter, but those mundane colors have taken a backseat to magical with chrome nails.

Remember when those gold metal minx nails were all the rage but were too expensive and hard to find. Chrome nails are like that but way more affordable and obtainable. Chrome nails look like liquid metal and some appear iridescent- the color looks different when you tilt and turn your fingers. It all starts with the standard gel manicure but what makes theses chrome nails magical is that’s it’s not at all a polish but a powder and they come in a variety of colors. So far I’ve tried silver, orange (my fave) and gold. The base color effects the look of the powder but generally black is used. Then the powder is dabbed and buffed onto your nails as a brilliant shiny color magically appears. It’s ridiculously cool.

( The effects of the orange chrome nails)

(The rose gold chrome nails created on top of gold polish)

(silver chrome nails)

All the colors for these chrome nails are pretty damn awesome. I love them and can’t seem to get enough. I get mine professionally done at The Nail Boutique in Brooklyn but whereever you go just ask if they do chrome nails. There’s one multifaceted silver iridescent color that folks have been referring to as the unicorn color; I think I might try it next. At any rate these magical chrome nails have been a great way to shake things up in my routine not to mention accessorize my style.

Update: I did indeed try the unicorn color and it has officially trumped the orange chrome as my favorite

Your nails look amazing! Where is the best place to buy the powder? I don’t think I’ve seen these at the stores yet.

kelawalker

Thank you so much. I get mine professionally done so Im not sure about where to buyt the powder. It’s relatively new so I dont think it’s on shelves with you standard nail products but Im sure google could render some suppliers.
Thanks for checking out the post.

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Sharon Tillman

I love the look but am so intimidated by the gel. I don’t want to damage my nails.

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Sharon
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I had your initial fear too but my nails are at the strongest and longest they have ever been. Its kind of like acrylic BUT NOT. Also no one should ever use a drill on your nails for gel. For sure you want to make sure you are going to someone who cares about your nail health first and foremost which I do. I say try it at least once. One time wont do you any harm and at the very least your nails will be chip free for weeks.

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Shatimah Monae

LOVE your nails. I tried silver chrome a few weeks ago at my neighborhood Asian spot and hated them. I made an appointment at the Nail Boutique – Clinton Hill location today. I’m so excited to see how they come out!